Critical access hospital in Bridgton, ME
Bridgton Hospital
10 Hospital Drive, Bridgton, ME 04009 · (207) 647-6000
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Bridgton Hospital at a glance
Bridgton Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Bridgton, Maine (Cumberland County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, close to the Maine average of 3.2.
61% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 118 minutes in the ER, better than the Maine median of 163 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Cumberland County
- CMS Certification Number
- 201310
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Average |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 67% | 72.7% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 61% | 72.1% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Worse |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 113 | 399 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 118 min | 163 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 96.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12.5% | 12.5% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 19.3% | 16.3% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.1% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.9% | 17.2% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.1% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.42 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bridgton Hospital's rating?
Bridgton Hospital has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Maine hospitals is 3.2 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Bridgton Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 118 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Maine median is 163 minutes.
Does Bridgton Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Bridgton Hospital and how do I contact it?
Bridgton Hospital is at 10 Hospital Drive, Bridgton, ME 04009. Phone: (207) 647-6000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.